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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.84, 2,086.24 and 774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.84, 2,086.24 and 774.24 is: 1,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.84 : 2,086.24 = 774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.84/2,086.24 = 774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.84x = 2,086.24 × 774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.84x = 1,615,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,250.46/1,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.35

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